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AJ03 JVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,446 mi
Last recorded161,446 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 161,446 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 14 May 2018 161,446 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 142,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

MIDDLE EXHAUST RETAINING BRACKET CORRODED AWAY FROM SYSTEM

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 142,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INNER EDGE/SHOULDER 195/60R15 88V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INNER EDGE/SHOULDER 195/60R15 88V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEITHER STD TYPE (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

MIDDLE EXHAUST RETAINING BRACKET CORRODED AWAY FROM SYSTEM

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 129,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger corroded off kat

Fail 14 May 2016 129,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside front to abs unit in engine bay [2] (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger corroded off kat

Pass 12 May 2015 121,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 117,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edges

OSR Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 117,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edges

OSR Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 108,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2013 108,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 101,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 90,840 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 80,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,092 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 56,620 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 45,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2006 36,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AJ03 JVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 JVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ03 JVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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